Here are some tips, observations and insights from strip-till veterans and industry leaders to think about before hopping in the planter this spring.

NCGA Corn Yield Contest winners David Hula, Alex Harrell and Richie Malone share their strip-till strategies and keys to high-yielding success.

“I try and stay on top of what the crop will need before it needs it, and this year was no different,” Ben Kron says. “I harvested November 17 and was happy with the results.”

Compatible with all standard-height 7x7 planter bars, the system is fully integrated with Precision Planting technologies and will allow farmers to customize their planter with a factory-built system that ships with all components — both mechanical and electronic — already installed.

TH Fabricaton's owner Jonathan Hostetler walks through the new Swinging Spider unit at the 2023 Nebraska Ag Expo. This adjustable cultivator takes its inspiration from the Lilliston Rolling Cultivator from the 1960's and updates it for modern times. Through the patented Swinging Spider maneuverability, the cultivator can be adjusted to the farmers specific needs, allowing for controlled placement of the cultivated soil compared to a standard cultivator.